Then we get into pure football-mode. We talk NFL opening week energy, the weirdness of international travel games, and why “in shape” is not the same as being ready for football contact. From there, it is a full Pittsburgh Steelers 53-man roster breakdown, including the biggest headline: keeping four quarterbacks. We unpack what that choice might cost elsewhere, why the running back room feels thin, and what we want to see from the offensive line and special teams roles as the regular season starts.

On defense, we focus on the areas that can swing early games fast: linebacker usage, secondary depth, and the uncertainty around key availability, including how contract situations can put pressure on your Week 1 plan. Chef Evan jumps in with food worthy of kickoff weekend and gives his quick take on roster surprises. We finish by running the schedule game by game, locking in our updated Steelers record predictions, and sharing a Labor Day fitness event story that supports The Asservo Project’s work combating human trafficking.

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“He will probably be on the sideline over there, I guess. His team is coming to town. I know if Terry Hoeppner was the head coach, he would definitely be there for sure. Him and Terry were tight. Big Ben’s got an indoor facility named after him, so I would imagine Big Ben will be there.” — Pat Narduzzi, Pitt Head Coach, to the media on Thursday.